Carbon offsetting warning as US report exposes huge flaws

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks.

Abi Kay
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Carbon offsetting warning as US report exposes huge flaws

Farmers across the UK are being urged to consider the implications of allocating land for tree planting, after a US report showed carbon offsetting has a number of potential risks. The research, published...

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